Population of North Macedonia

As of April 2025, the population of North Macedonia is 2.1 million. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 569 in the last year, representing a decline of 0.01%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 36.1 years in 2015 to 39.7 years in 2025. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 78.3 years and population density is 83.6 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of North Macedonia peaked in 1950, reaching around 2.72% annually, but has since declined to approximately -0.03% in 2025. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 34.04 thousand in 1950 to nearly -569 in 2025.

Life Expectancy

In North Macedonia, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 73.7 years in 2005 to 78.3 years in 2025, representing an increase of almost 5 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in North Macedonia

The cities of North Macedonia are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 757.8 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Skopje, Grad Skopje, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 474.9 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Kumanovo with 75.1 thousand and Prilep with 73.8 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in North Macedonia: